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Black Feminism Chapter Summary

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Collins introduces how black feminism gained its foothold within black activism which peaked during the 1960's. As the plight of blacks became more well known to the people of America this also granted an opportunity for other groups previously under-represented within the black community to share their struggles as well (black women, black members of the LGBTQ etc.). Once black feminism grew strong enough it became a part of other movements and gradually became better represented over time. However, it seems that due to this initial under-representation of black feminism the current plight of black men is being seen as worse than the plight faced by black women. This problematic view has led to black boys being helped over black girls as explained

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